H. ‘Bacon and Eggs’

Overview

Registered in 2001 from the pod parent Hosta 'Kevin Vaughn' with an unknown pollen parent, 'Bacon and Eggs' is a small hosta distinguished by its unusually variegated foliage: blue-green leaves are heavily streaked with dark green, medium green, light green, greenish-yellow, and yellow, with slightly rippled gold margins. The leaf blade is nearly round with a cordate base, lightly cupped, lightly corrugated, and deeply leathery, with a slightly shiny upper and lower surface.

In the Garden

This cultivar forms a compact, mound-like clump reaching 13 inches (33.0 cm) in height and 22 inches (55.9 cm) in diameter, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones and performs well in rock gardens, troughs, or as a front-of-border accent due to its small stature. Its dense, leathery foliage pairs effectively with fine-textured companions such as ferns or heucheras.

Care Notes

Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. While the thick, leathery leaves offer some resistance, slug and deer damage may still occur and should be monitored.